‘The country has become a battlefield’: Last US troops exit Iraq
Summary
The last U.S. soldiers in Iraq left the country on Wednesday, ending their mission to fight the Islamic State group. The Iraqi army took control of the remaining coalition bases and aims to build stronger military forces and control over its territory.Key Facts
- The final U.S. troops exited Iraq as part of an agreement between Baghdad and Washington.
- U.S. forces were in Iraq to help fight the Islamic State group.
- The Iraqi army now controls the coalition's former military bases in the country.
- The Iraqi government wants to improve its military strength and confirm its full control over Iraq.
- People living near U.S. bases, affected by attacks, hope for a peaceful future.
- The troop withdrawal marks a significant change in the U.S. military presence in Iraq.
- The news was reported by several journalists on the ground in Iraq.
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